principle； aim； destiny； or the nature and idea of Spirit； is something merely general and abstract。
Principle — Plan of Existence — Law — is a hidden； undeveloped essence； which as such —
however true in itself — is not pletely real。 Aims； principles； &c。； have a place in our thoughts；
in our subjective design only； but not yet in the sphere of reality。 That which exists for itself only； is
a possibility； a potentiality； but has not yet emerged into Existence。 A second element must be
introduced in order to produce actuality — viz。 actuation； realisation； and whose motive power is
the Will — the activity of man in the widest sense。 It is only by this activity that that Idea as well as
abstract characteristics generally； are realised； actualised； for of themselves they are powerless。
The motive power that puts them in operation； and gives them determinate existence； is the need；
instinct； inclination； and passion of man。 That some conception of mine should be developed into
act and existence； is my earnest desire： I wish to assert my personality in connection with it： I wish
to be satisfied by its execution。 If I am to exert myself for any object； it must in some way or other
be my object。 In the acplishment of such or such designs I must at the same time find my
satisfaction； although the purpose for which I exert myself includes a plication of results； many
of which have no interest for me。 This is the absolute right of personal existence — to find itself
satisfied in its activity and labour。 If men are to interest themselves for anything； they must （so to
speak） have part of their existence involved in it； find their individuality gratified by its attai